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Paulo Costa's manager claims that the star is ‘highest-paid Brazilian’ in UFC
As per Costa’s manager Tamara Alves, his client is paid more than a million dollars per fight.
Paulo Costa is one of the biggest superstars in UFC today. And his superstardom and skills in the Octagon is paying him rich dividends as his manager has claimed him to be the highest-paid Brazilian fighter in UFC.
As per Costa’s manager Tamara Alves, his client is paid more than a million dollars per fight.
“Paulo went from being one of the most devalued athletes to one of the most valued athletes in the UFC,” Alves told Ag. Fight.
“I have no doubt that Paulo is the highest-paid Brazilian athlete in the organization today. I don’t know if you know any Brazilian athlete that is paid more than a million dollars per fight. I don’t — especially in non-title fights,” he added.
Earlier there were reports of Costa being miffed with the UFC over his deal but he has re-signed. The 31-year-old has five contracted fights on his UFC deal, with his new four-fight contract adding to the one bout he had left from his earlier contract.
In his latest apperance in the Octagon, Costa defeated Luke Rockhold via decision. He is currently the World No.5 in the middleweight category.
“Paulo is a product that the UFC knows it sells,” said Alves.
“Paulo’s pay-per-view with [Israel] Adesanya was the highest pay-per-view sale in the middleweight division. The UFC has those numbers. The UFC knows the numbers Paulo can reach,” added Costa's manager.
